Speed on Tweed 2006

Still four months to go but I thought you might like a little appetiser.

Vern Schuppan has taken over as this years patron.

Henri Pescarolo will be there and so far the list also includes Jim Richards, Fred Gibson, Peter Brock, John Goss, Kevin Bartlett, John French, Denis Geary, Greg Cusack, Bob Holden, and John Bowe .
Tim Schenken will be reunited with his 1969 Brabham BT28 and his 1971 BT36.

I wouldn't be too hard on Gossy... he did win the AGP, you know... and built his own sports car... and Brock used one of those engines you liked building for a little while... and surely Jim's always welcome?

Oh, yeah! its Tin Top Time, cosworth bdg don't worry, I am sure there will be plently of other things, you are not alone in your views. There are one or two other things lurking but not confirmed yet so keep watching.

Nearly time again, now I have had a quick word with Lord Woftam over the phone to check, but as he cant proof read this for me prior to posting, it may be subject to minor alterations later today if I have screwed up anywhere. (more than likely)

Frank Matich will be there as will some of his cars, SR3, Nigel Tait in SR4 and Aaron Lewis behind the wheel of his A50. (oh my that should be a great sight).

Vern Schuppan will be reunited with his Elfin and how nice to see Vern Hamilton there with his Elfin.

1922 Hispano Suiza, all 18,500cc

Ferrari Monza as raced in its day by two F1 World Champions.Porsche Australia’s CEO with 356 Carrera and also there will be the 718RSK of Peter Harburg with Dean Tighe at the wheel. Barry Naylor and Sabrina, then 1929 Alfa 1750, Bugatti Type 37/35B. and 1953 C Type Jaguar. Nice to see Paul Samuels and that very pretty1963 Elite is entered and I can’t omit Pope & the Lolita. That lovely 1962 Elfin Mallala (that should make Ray Bell happy) will be there.

I am delighted to see Rob Nethercote and Lola T342, wow, the boss himself!

John Goss, its 30 years since he won the AGP, Ron Tauranac, Bobby Britain and Jim Richards just to mention a few of the celebs. I better add John Bowe provided I can put the pile of bits I have back together in time for him to drive again this year.

One of the worlds fastest cars, Pagani’s Zonda will be on parade.

For the tin top brigade I guess I should not forget to mention that Peter Brock in Holden Torana will be competing.

Originally posted by Andrew Fellowes Nearly time again, now I have had a quick word with Lord Woftam over the phone to check, but as he cant proof read this for me prior to posting, it may be subject to minor alterations later today if I have screwed up anywhere. (more than likely)

Frank Matich will be there as will some of his cars, SR3, Nigel Tait in SR4 and Aaron Lewis behind the wheel of his A50. (oh my that should be a great sight).

Vern Schuppan will be reunited with his Elfin and how nice to see Vern Hamilton there with his Elfin.

1922 Hispano Suiza, all 18,500cc

Ferrari Monza as raced in its day by two F1 World Champions.Porsche Australia’s CEO with 356 Carrera and also there will be the 718RSK of Peter Harburg with Dean Tighe at the wheel. Barry Naylor and Sabrina, then 1929 Alfa 1750, Bugatti Type 37/35B. and 1953 C Type Jaguar. Nice to see Paul Samuels and that very pretty1963 Elite is entered and I can’t omit Pope & the Lolita. That lovely 1962 Elfin Mallala (that should make Ray Bell happy) will be there.

I am delighted to see Rob Nethercote and Lola T342, wow, the boss himself!

John Goss, its 30 years since he won the AGP, Ron Tauranac, Bobby Britain and Jim Richards just to mention a few of the celebs. I better add John Bowe provided I can put the pile of bits I have back together in time for him to drive again this year.

One of the worlds fastest cars, Pagani’s Zonda will be on parade.

For the tin top brigade I guess I should not forget to mention that Peter Brock in Holden Torana will be competing.

What a great weekend and what a smorgasbord of wonderful cars. I went down for the Sat afternoon and Sunday afternoon and had a ball. Kept bumping into vaguely familiar faces who looked a bit like mates from years past and were shocked when I introduced myself (must all have failing eye-sight since I haven't changed one little bit.) I loved the informality of the whole thing and the total lack of officialdom to spoil it all and no-one doing their little power-trip thing. Had some good long chats to lots of old mates that I haven't seen for 20/30/40 years. Can't wait until next year and I'm already planning to dig out an old racer from somewhere...
Those who haven't been don't know what they are missing out on - even my non-car wife enjoyed it.....

Originally posted by Leo D The one that caught my eye was the one of the Matich.It looks different to how I remember it.....

The body shape looks different..... more "angular" around the front guards.... different front radiator opening....diferent doors - no vents..... different looking rear bodywork around the wheels.The wheel clearance look different as well ( compare the Matich SR3 to the right)....

You're right, Leo, I wonder who's done that!

That angled lip at the front of the rear guard, now in the door, but maybe (hard to tell from the small pics I have here) previously a part of the tail panel, used to be over an opening which fed air to the rear brakes. That opening has gone.

Likewise, I see no sign of the headlights that used to be in what are now the outer ends of the front opening, and perhaps those front guards have been widened a little.

Originally posted by Andrew Fellowes How about things you find in cow sheds instead?

You sure do know how to bruise a man's expectations...

Anything of the Hangers in action? And how did the guest list finish up?

Vern Schuppan has taken over as this years patron.

Henri Pescarolo will be there and so far the list also includes Jim Richards, Fred Gibson, Peter Brock, John Goss, Kevin Bartlett, John French, Denis Geary, Greg Cusack, Bob Holden, and John Bowe .Tim Schenken will be reunited with his 1969 Brabham BT28 and his 1971 BT36.

Ty Hanger won in their '77 March (now looking well again) sorry no photo. Harry Firth was there but I missed most people but I did get to talk to Bob Holden and Ron Tauranac but when you have a driver that has no sense of direction and that got lost between the finish line and the paddock ;) it makes for an amusing time! Edit. I should add that he did come second just in front of the Tooth Fairy!!

Great photos Mr Fellowes. Your cars are always immaculate. I have seen them firsthand.
The youtube video is fascinating also. I think the Monza took a bit of painting licence with the copy of Bob Janes car. Wonderful event it is a shame that it is so far from Melbourne.

Perhaps now is as good a time as any to mention that next year it will be back to single seaters, and there are quite a few, lurking under dust sheets, that don't come out to play very often. It will be interesting to see what his Lordship can find!